Plate

Object Name:

Plate

Object ID:

1927.015.01

Creator:

Clews, R. & J.; Clews, RalphCeramicist; Clews, JamesCeramicist

Place of Origin:

Cobridge, Staffordshire, England

Date:

1819-1834

Description:

Plate. States Plate. Manufactured by R. & J. Clews, Cobridge, Staffordshire, England; 1819-1834. Transfer printed earthenware. Circular plate with upward curving rim and scalloped edge. Underglaze, transfer-printed design in dark blue. Central scene within scrolled frame on inner surface shows two-story structure, bay window at left, and curved driveway in foreground. Above the scene is a cluster of flowers and below it is a cluster of peaches. Large female figures on either side of scene. Figure on left wears Masonic apron and a blindfold, labelled "JUSTICE". She holds a medallion with a portrait labelled "WASHINGTON". Kneeling figure at right wears plumed liberty cap as well as carrying labelled "LIBERTY" cap on pole. The plinths on which the figures stand are labelled "AMERICA AND" on the left and "INDEPENDENCE" on the right. Border with loops of ribbon containing the names of 15 states, separated by stars. Impressed mark on reverse: "STAFFORDSHIRE CLEWS WARRANTED" encircling a crown and all within a circle. A small underglaze blue mark of an "X" within a circle. Remnants of a paper label on the back that is illegible.

Material:

Ceramic
Earthenware - Pearl ware

Dimensions:

H-0.75 Dia-7.75 inches

Provenance:

Donated by John Calvin Thorne (1842-1929) along with several others items owned and used by family members. No specific uses or ownership information is available on this piece.

Credit Line:

Gift of John Calvin Thorne

People:

Washington, George (1732-1799), Clews, James, Clews, Ralph, Thorne, John Calvin (1842-1929)

Subjects:

Washington, George, Justice, Lady Liberty, Liberty cap